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Episode 827 – The British Invasion

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This Week: Kevin starts things off with a look at the Quantumania box office, then he talks about the upcoming Welcome to Derry in development. Next, he looks at new trailers for Tetris and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Later, he reviews Cocaine Bear, Jesus Revolution, Linoleum, The Consultant and Cunk on Earth. Finally, he moves into the Home-Cinema Round-Up with a spotlight on Fawlty Towers.

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'Winnie the Pooh' Blu-ray Review

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winniethepoohbdWINNIE THE POOH

(G)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: *** (out of 5)

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Movie Review: ‘Winnie the Pooh’

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Rated G
Opens: July 15, 2011
Studio: Disney
Starring: John Cleese, Jim Cummings, Craig Ferguson, Tom Kenny and Travis Oates
Directed by: Stephen J. Anderson and Don Hall

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'Planet 51' Movie Review

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International 1-SheetPLANET 51
(PG)
** (out of 5)

November 20, 2009

STARRING
Dwanye Johnson as CAPTAIN CHARLES T. BAKER
Jessica Biel as NEERA
Justin Long as LEM
Gary Oldman as GENERAL GRAWL
Seann William Scott as SKIFF
John Cleese as PROFESSOR KIPPLE

Studio: Tri-Star Pictures

Directed by: Jorge Blanco
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‘Fawlty Towers’ Photo Contest

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Fans of John Cleese and Fawlty Towers have a chance to get noticed by Basil Fawlty himself with the Official Fawlty Towers Photo Contest. Here’s the deal:

Did you ever think you looked like Basil Fawlty? And your dog had the air of the Major? Is your mom a dead ringer for Sybil and your 4 month old baby having an uncanny resemblance to Manual? Well, now’s the chance to prove it to the world and to John Cleese. Submit your photo for a chance to have your entry be one of the 3 favorites chosen By Mr. Cleese himself.

Check out the official site here.

Important Dates:
Nov. 15: Last day to submit entries
Nov. 16-22: Public voting
Nov. 22: Last day to vote
Nov. 23: Top ten finalists announced
Nov. 26: John Cleese announces the 3 winners

Movie Review: ‘Pink Panther 2’

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Rated PG
Opens: February 6, 2009
Studio: MGM
Starring: Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Yuki Matsuzaki, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, John Cleese, Lily Tomlin and Jeremy Irons
Directed by: Harald Zwart

Kevin says Pink Panther 2 kinda rocks and kinda sucks at the same time!
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'Pink Panther 2' Movie Review

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pinkpanther2PINK PANTHER 2
(PG)
**1/2 (out of 5)

February 6, 2009

STARRING
Steve Martin as INSPECTOR JACQUES CLOUSEAU
Jean Reno as GENDARME GILBERT PONTON
Emily Mortimer as NICOLE
John Cleese as CHIEF INSPECTOR DREYFUS
Andy Garcia as VINCENZO
Alfred Molina as PEPPERIDGE
Yuki Matsuzaki as KENJI
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as SONIA
Lily Tomlin as MRS. BERENGER

Studio: Columbia Pictures

Directed by: Harald Zwart
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'The Day the Earth Stood Still' Movie Review

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thedaytheearthstoodstillTHE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL
(PG-13)
**1/2 (out of 5)

December 12, 2008

STARRING
Keanu Reeves as KLAATU
Jennifer Connelly as HELEN BENSON
Kathy Bates as REGINA JACKSON
Jaden Smith as JACOB BENSON
John Cleese as PROFESSOR BARNHARDT

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Directed by: Scott Derrickson
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'Shrek the Third' Movie Review

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shrek3SHREK THE THIRD
(PG)
** (out of 5)

May 18, 2007

STARRING
Mike Myers as SHREK
Eddie Murphy as DONKEY
Cameron Diaz as PRINCESS FIONA
Antonio Banderas as PUSS IN BOOTS
Julie Andrews as QUEEN LILLIAN
John Cleese as KING HAROLD
Rupert Everett as PRINCE CHARMING
Eric Idle as MERLIN
Justin Timberlake as ARTIE

Studio: DreamWorks

Directed by: Chris Miller
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'Shrek 2' Movie Review

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SHREK2SHREK 2
(PG)
***** (out of 5)

May 19, 2004

STARRING
Mike Myers as SHREK
Eddie Murphy as DONKEY
Cameron Diaz as FIONA
Antonio Banderas as PUSS IN BOOTS
John Cleese as KING HAROLD
Julie Andrews as QUEEN LILLIAN
Rupert Everett as PRINCE CHARMING
Jennifer Saunders as THE FAIRY GODMOTHER

Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon
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‘Die Another Day’ Movie Review

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dieanotherdayDIE ANOTHER DAY
(PG-13)
**** (out of 5)

November 22, 2002

Pierce Brosnan as JAMES BOND
Halle Berry as JINX
Toby Stevens as GUSTAV GRAVES
Rosamund Pike as MIRANDA FROST
Judi Dench as M
John Cleese as Q

Directed by: Lee Tamahori
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